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Penny: CM.1.150-1990

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Offa (757-96)
Moneyer: Wihtræd
East Anglia (Production place)

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Notes

History note: Donated Grierson 1985; NCirc Sep 1985, 5726; Mack; NCirc 1919, col. 360; Twisden 42

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1990) by Blunt, Christopher

Dating

Circa 793 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 19.1 mm Die Axis 270 degrees Weight 1.12 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: +OFF` / REX / Ó
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: [ ]HT / RE / ð
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1.150-1990
Primary reference Number: 216317
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Audit data

Created: Monday 21 July 2014 Updated: Wednesday 17 January 2024 Last processed: Wednesday 17 January 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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